SDF Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 40%, arrivals better at 70%. Late morning flights ran 45 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 45-point swing at SDF. The late morning block runs at 87%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 77%. Hit 27% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 4am. Currently at 40%, well below the morning numbers. A 73-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 15 points from last week (58% vs 73%). Arrivals down 15 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
SDF has been bouncing between 0% and 91%. Best day was Mar 1 at 91%. Worst was Feb 19 at 0%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SDF runs. Today's 40% is well below the norm.
About SDF Delays
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is currently experiencing significant delays with 40% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has averaged 58% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LEX (Blue Grass Airport), CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When SDF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.